Scouting News

By Nathan

Last weekend, my Boy Scout troop and I went backpacking at the Durland Scout Reservation in NY.  It was only two miles in to our campsite, which was right on the lake.  We hiked up to a nearby peak where you could see all the way to New York City.  After that we went on another hike. 
My Scoutmaster is obsessed with group pictures.  Whatever peak we come to, or whenever there's a nice view of the lake, he always makes us stand there and he always takes a group picture.
After every trip my Scoutmaster gives a long speech about how well we did and what we could improve on.  Sometimes he doesn't even talk about the trip, he just gives an inspirational talk on life.
We made two fires at camp and had a great time despite the cold.  We hiked up to the peak again that night to see New York City all lit up.
The next morning the wind was very strong.  We packed up and hiked out quickly.  Nobody wanted to hang around in the cold.

Also, yesterday  I earned the rank of Tenderfoot.  For the last requirement you have to attend a Board of Review.  A Board of Review is where the adults review the requirments with you to make sure you met them.  I went into a side room with three adults and my patrol leader introduced me.  Then they analyzed my uniform to make sure I was wearing it correctly.  Then I sat down and they asked me questions to make sure I had met the requirments and since this is my first Board of Review they explained how it all works.  I passed and achieved the rank of Tenderfoot!